2009: Saw action in the first four games of the season ... made five tackles, including 0.5 for loss at Concordia (Wis.) on Sept. 12 ... added a stop against Carthage (Sept. 26) ... missed most of the year with an injury.

2008: Sat out the season as a redshirt.

2007: Saw action in six games for Valpo as a rookie ... made collegiate debut at Drake ... made first career tackle, for loss, against Dayton ... also made a stop at Davidson.

Prep: A three-year letterwinner for the Spartans ... a First Team All-Northeast Hoosier Conference pick as a senior ... Honorable Mention All-State by the Associated Press ... team’s Most Valuable Defensive Lineman ... led Homestead to the NHC title as a junior ... also lettered in basketball.

Personal: Brian is the son of Don and Beth Laipple ... major is exercise science ... born April 5, 1988.